Amara and the Bats
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

Amara and the Bats

Written & illustrated by Emma Reynolds

A girl rallies her community to save bats from habitat loss.

4.5/7 Bookroo expert·4.3/5 Goodreads · 483 ratings
48 pages
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Amara adores bats, but her new town's deforestation has driven them away. Feeling small against a big problem, she discovers the power of youth activism. Inspired, Amara unites her friends to protect the bats, proving that even one person can spark change. Will their efforts bring the bats back home?

From the publisher

Environmental activism gets a nocturnal twist in this utterly charming picture book about a young girl and her mission to save the bats! Amara loves bats! Her favorite thing to do is to collect bat facts and watch the amazing mammals fly at night by her house. But when Amara moves to a new town, she learns that her beloved bats no longer roost nearby because so many trees are being cut down. Amara is upset. What can she do to help? She’s just one person, and the problem feels so much bigger than her. But after doing some research, she discovers that there are many young people making big changes all around the world. Inspired to take action, Amara gathers her new friends to help save the bats. Together, she knows they can make a difference! Emma Reynolds crafts an inspiring story about community action, perseverance, and what to do in the face of climate anxiety. At its heart, this is a story about hope and finding a place to call home.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
48
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD820L
Themes & topics
Books about activismBooks about batsBooks about environmental science and ecosystemsBooks about movingBooks about animal homes
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~5.2
F&P level
~S
Publication
Published
July 20, 2021
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781534469013

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